1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. February 10, 2020 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Retirement proclamation in recognition of Chief David Trujillo celebrating his 20 years of service to the Town of Taos.
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

4. Presentations
5. Citizens Forum
Subject
A. Citizens who wish to speak must sign in on the Citizens Forum Sign-In Sheet prior to the start of the Council Meeting and will have the opportunity to speak for a maximum of 3 minutes. No action may be taken.
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of a payment in the amount of $392,723.55 to the New Mexico Department of Transportation for the NM 68/US 64 utility relocation project under control number CN5100750.
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Feb 25, 2020
Absolute Date
Feb 25, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$392,723.55
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
81-31-45003 NM 68 Water/Sewer Lines
Recommended Action
approval

Summary/Background:

Utility Cooperative Agreement CN 5100750 (Contract TT-19-97) was approved by the Town Council at a special meeting on June 20, 2018. This agreement requires the Town of Taos to pay the New Mexico Department of Transportation for construction costs, tax, and 6% surcharge for Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CN 5100750 item 2j).

 

The engineer's estimate for utility work for this project was $532,010.

 

Check number 653 in the amount of $609,151.45, which included tax and the surcharge, was issued on August 24, 2018.

 

The New Mexico Department of Transportation issued the bid for this project. Three bids were received. The lowest overall bid included utility costs of $875,000. This amount plus the 6% surcharge and gross receipts tax totals $1,001,875.  A difference of $392,723.55.

 

Resolution 19-54 a budget adjustment for this project was approved by the Town Council on November 26, 2019.

The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Cooperative Education Services (CES) contract numbers 17-011AB-C121-ALL (TT-20-173) and 17-011BB-C102-All (TT-20-174) totaling $100,322.94 inclusive of gross receipts tax to purchase and install an ultraviolet light disinfection and water treatment system for the Taos Youth and Family Center swimming pools.
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Feb 25, 2020
Absolute Date
Feb 25, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$105,222.94
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Capital Appropriation
Recommended Action
Approval / Review

Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the following vendors for work on the Ultra Violet disinfection units at the Taos Aquatic Center.  Installation to be completed by PoolPro under CES contracts TT-20-173 and TT-20-174 in the amount of $100,322.94, inclusive of gross reciept tax. Electrical work to be done by Phoenix Mechanical under contract Amendment No. 1 to contract TT-20-35 (TT-20-169) in the amount of $4,900.00 inclusive of gross reciept tax; for a total project amount of $105,222.94 inclusive of gross receipt tax.  Work to be completed no later than May 2020.

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 20-07; Mid-Year budget adjustment request for various funds and departments.
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Type
Action (Consent), Discussion
Preferred Date
Feb 25, 2020
Absolute Date
Feb 25, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Current operating budgets throughout the Town of Taos
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background:  The mid-year budget adjustment process allows departments to review their expenditures from the first six months of the fiscal year and plan their budget needs for the remainder of the year taking into consideration any changes in priorities, revenues, unexpected projects, etc.  The direction from Management is to keep within their existing funding and move within line items.  If they did have cost savings due to vacant position(s) these amounts require review and approval by the Town Manager.

 

The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Subject
D. Financial update for January 2020, by Finance Director Marietta Fambro.
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Feb 25, 2020
Absolute Date
Feb 25, 2020

Summary/Background:

 

The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
7. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 20-04 an ordinance providing for nonconforming uses within the Town of Taos under Chapter 16 of the Town Code, defining nonconformities, permitting continuation of nonconforming uses under particular circumstances, addressing the effect of changes to nonconforming properties and uses, providing for the loss of nonconforming status.
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval on the re-adoption of Ordinance 19-10 an emergency interim development ordinance deferring issuance of permits for short-term rentals pending development of a comprehensive regulatory ordinance.
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Ordinance 19-10 was initially adopted by Town Council on December 10, 2019, as an emergency ordinance to defer the issuance of permits for short-term rentals to permit the planning and implementation of a comprehensive regulatory ordinance.   Ordinance 19-10 was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on January 8, 2020.

8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution No. 20-06, a resolution in support of Holy Cross Hospital and public financial support.
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and approval of a letter to the Taos County Commission with regards to the importance of support for Holy Cross Hospital, the need for public financial assistance and recommendations for future action.
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

12. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. The Council may conduct a Closed Executive Session to engage in a discussion of matters subject to the attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7); to discuss purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(8); and/or to discuss limited personnel matters limited to discussion of the hiring, promotion, demotion, dismissal, assignment or resignation of a Town employee or the investigation or consideration of complaints or charges against a Town employee pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1-(H)(2).
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Feb 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn